Managed Retreat: Adapting to Rising Seas in Coastal Communities

Explore a thought-provoking 59-minute panel discussion from Aspen Ideas: Climate featuring authors and journalists who delve into the concept of "managed retreat" in coastal communities facing rising sea levels. Learn how some communities are taking drastic steps to preserve their cultures and livelihoods by relocating their homes and lives. Gain insights from speakers Colette Pichon Battle, Nadege Green, Susan Crawford, Jake Bittle, and Katharine Mach as they share experiences and perspectives on this critical climate adaptation strategy. Discover the challenges and opportunities presented by managed retreat in the context of climate change and community resilience. This conversation, recorded in Miami Beach, Florida, is part of the second annual Aspen Ideas: Climate event, co-organized by the Aspen Institute and the City of Miami Beach.